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Wild Weekends in March at False Cape State Park Staci R. Martin Walk on Wild Side and Wild Women Weekend events at False Cape State Park.	Taskinas Creek Trail Rebirth Part 3: Awesome Overlooks John Gresham The Taskinas Creek Trail will have a series of overlooks for guest to enjoy.
Master Gardener classes are beginning Amy Atwood The Wythe Bland Region Master Gardener Association has announced spring classes.	Master Naturalist 2012 Training Course Scheduled in Rocky Mount Carl Boast, Virginia Master Naturalist BRFAL Chapter Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. You can become one too! Here is the next training info in Rocky Mount.
Taskinas Creek Trail Rebirth Part 2: The Big Picture John Gresham The Taskinas Creek Trail will still provide guest with great views of life in an estuarine marsh.	Sneak a Peek at Middle Peninsula State Park Staci R. Martin Middle Peninsula State Park is slated to open in a few years. Several staff members visited the area for a sneak peek.
A Hunting Heritage Chuck Wyatt, Huntmaster and State Parks Financial and Enterprise Manager Chippokes Plantation held it's annual Southern Heritage Deer Hunt on December 3rd.	Marcum Leads Nature Hike at WRSP Mike Brindle with narrative from Olivia Marcum Conservation Intern Olivia Marcum recently led an informative and entertaining Fall Nature Hike on Wilderness Road State Park's Indian Ridge Trail.
Eagles Along The York John Gresham Bald eagles are commonly seen in the winter at York River State Park.	Rockfish Valley Trail Virginia Outdoors The Rockfish Valley Trail is a scenic trail offering great opportunities to view over 20 species of birds.

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Wild Weekends in March at False Cape State Park

Taskinas Creek Trail Rebirth Part 3: Awesome Overlooks

Master Gardener classes are beginning

Master Naturalist 2012 Training Course Scheduled in Rocky Mount

Taskinas Creek Trail Rebirth Part 2: The Big Picture

Sneak a Peek at Middle Peninsula State Park

A Hunting Heritage

Marcum Leads Nature Hike at WRSP

Eagles Along The York

Rockfish Valley Trail

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